Building Up an Aluminum Fixed Gear Bike | Tyrant Beastie!
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Күн бұрынThe fixed gear world can be staunchly resistant to change, which is why the Tyrant Beastie is such a refreshing take on the aluminum fixed gear. Tyrant intentionally made the Beastie with beefier tubing to smooth out aluminum's harsh ride quality while retaining its stiffness that fixed gear riders love. Join me in this fixed gear bike build of the Tyrant Beastie.
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0:00 - I'm going to review the Tyrant Beastie.
0:46 - I goofed.
2:13 - But my mechanic can fix anything.
3:14 - GT Gutterball Mini Review
4:32 - Building Up the Tyrant Beastie
9:16 - Can Gatorskins Go Tubeless?
11:06 - I'm a bike detective
11:57 - Finishing the Tyrant Beastie Build
12:59 - How Much Does the Beastie Weigh?
13:33 - Sponsor: Wabi Cycles
14:39 - Patreon Fixie Famous Shoutouts
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@jamesjenkins8373 4 ай бұрын
Hi bike mechanic here. The seat tube conditioning thing I think someone was fucking with you. I guarantee you can ruin a seat tube by clamping it without a seat post in the frame. Because I have done it
@JitinMisra 4 ай бұрын
is zach's paranoia about carbon valid, or over reacting ? Especially since half of the consumer bikes from reputable brands are carbon now
@dextermiguel21 4 ай бұрын
@@JitinMisrahe is the type of rider who don't avoid potholes and got used to riding steel
@JitinMisra 4 ай бұрын
@@dextermiguel21meh
@alwynbatara 4 ай бұрын
@@JitinMisra Would most likely depend on the quality of the carbon lay-up. If done properly, carbon fiber can be pretty strong and withstand a lot of abuse.
@jamesjenkins8373 4 ай бұрын
@@JitinMisra I ride a carbon MTB with carbon bars and cranks. I would say it all depends on how thick the part is. I have scratches and chips on my MTB frame but it’s so thick and strong compared to lighter road bike components. Personally I love carbon parts they ride really nice. Steel is definitely way more robust for crashes.
@Megadeth6633 4 ай бұрын
13:30 Take this from a former messenger who just bashed and rode carbon forks over countless pot holes for 7 years straight. They will hold up.
@Gravelmisfit_ 4 ай бұрын
I ride an aluminum carbon fork fixed and I hit potholes all the time. It will survive I promise! Keep it up zach!
@paullacey2999 4 ай бұрын
Your mechanical skills always astound me
@tyrantbikes 4 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see you ride it. Regarding the rusted internal cable screws they were ordered as non rusting. We’ve been selling the Beastie for almost two years now and we never had a complaints regarding them rusting. However we are getting new ones and will replace them to any customer that wants them. Regarding the carbon forks we have never warrantied one to this date. They hold up really well.
@bobocrit 4 ай бұрын
This man is me when I grow up drumming and fixed gearing is my poison
@paul6350 4 ай бұрын
I own a carbon fork cyclocross bike and it feels way smoother to ride than aluminium or steel. I had the same fears when I got it, but over time I build trust. It takes impacts very well; even on heavy terrain like in forests or stone paths. The flex works like a build-in suspension. Streets are 0 problem for modern carbon.
@Jaysee2164 4 ай бұрын
For real when I started riding fixed gear I was so surprised at how scared people were of carbon forks
@Aqdar555 4 ай бұрын
is that same case for carbon Chinese fork?
@Jaysee2164 4 ай бұрын
@@Aqdar555 psss, even high end road bikes are “Chinese”
@Aqdar555 4 ай бұрын
@@Jaysee2164 how about ring of death issue on carbon steertube? i got some fears about that
@douglassearsjr.9343 4 ай бұрын
Loved the jazz build montage
@needmake 4 ай бұрын
gt gutterball is my DREAM build. Such a good looking triple triangle
@jacobatherton8339 4 ай бұрын
For a second I thought you stripped your 75's like the pair forever on your dad's bike! Whew
@zeruiahwild1 4 ай бұрын
I ride the 6ku urban track (aluminum fork and frame) and I share that Idea of even if carbon might stand a chance against pot holes I'll never risk it, love the videos!
@mcflipc77 4 ай бұрын
im riding a carbon fork on my steel rigid 90's mtb and its held up so far. Go for it!
@elijg6104 4 ай бұрын
The seatpost clamp looks cool, that's reason enough. I've ridden mtb trails on a carbon fork so I wouldn't worry about it.
@kingkorey6526 4 ай бұрын
Ive been running good quality carbon bars, seat post plus wheels for 3years on east London crap roads and never had any issues. I think you get what you pay for. Love the channel 👍🏾
@seymour2113 4 ай бұрын
I'd like to see a fair test of the carbon fork, I wouldnt baby it. Cheers Zach
@krishnansrinivasan830 4 ай бұрын
Nice build :)
@Cellingfan 10 күн бұрын
Dude I live an hour away from you. We gotta go ride someday. I’m trying to build up a bike after 10 years of no riding. I’m still looking for a frame though.
@rewop12 4 ай бұрын
I ride with a carbon fork on terrible streets everyday and it is perfectly fine
@JitinMisra 4 ай бұрын
I think his carbon bashing, is because he is sponsored by. a steel bike company (Wabi), If carbon was that bad, most bikes now have carbon, and half of reputable brand bikes for consumers are all carbon..that would n't be happening.
@gutierrezp49 4 ай бұрын
Yeah he’s spreading misinformation because of his sponsorship. Pretty unethical imo.
@gutierrezp49 4 ай бұрын
most modern bike frames have carbon forks now and days. what are you talking about? have you personally snapped a fork?
@kipcc3918 4 ай бұрын
That clamp is definitely for seat post slippage, especially if you’re gonna run a carbon seat post. Maybe if you’re unique, might wanna run a dropper on a fixed gear 😅
@wigglyfruitcup 4 ай бұрын
yup, bought self-extractor bolts at the same time when i bought my 75's. Best $20 purchase
@guitarrantsandstuff6986 4 ай бұрын
you should do a Poseidon Tracklocross
@garygary6032 4 ай бұрын
i'm into mid school bmx bikes from the late 90's to early 2000's and those bikes all had seat clamps with more than 1 bolt. i can tell you it was mostly for looks 😂it could've been functional for bmx as it would really make sure your seat doesn't go down when you miss pedals and land on your ass, but all modern frames now have single seat clamps bc they work fine if you tighten them up enough. Double seat clamp has no reason to be on a fixed gear even tho i think it looks kinda cool. my 96' mongoose villain has a triple seat clamp which is absolutely ridiculous but it looks damn sick
@mrsnuffles7226 4 ай бұрын
Hi zach would you say the Phil wood hub is worth the extra money? I got a ali carbon fork frame and I wish I just went with a steamroller. But then I look at mine and I do love it haha.
@B_COOPER 4 ай бұрын
As long as you use the manufacturer’s torque chart & don’t use your bike fork as a submersible, there shouldn’t be much problems.
@bonbones4890 4 ай бұрын
What is life? Come out! Live!!
@IceFrog_26 4 ай бұрын
Im from Philippines ❤🎉 love you vids.
@treyhorn5645 4 ай бұрын
Omg! I just figured it all out... my seat post has never been conditioned..... Why ? Have I done done this! 😅...
@nerigarcia7116 4 ай бұрын
Depending on the alloys in the steel helps determine how rust resistant it is. The cover bolt was probably a cheap bolt.
@tyrantbikes 4 ай бұрын
Yes it is and we are changing this asap as well as replacing the bolts to any customer who wants.
@jered2177 4 ай бұрын
Ah yall have share a book thing also cool
@gurkelis 4 ай бұрын
People use carbon forks on rigid MTBs with cargo cages strapped to them bikepacking through mountain ranges so I think you'll be fine. Nowadays carbon is a go to material for rigid forks. I have one on my gravel bike, rode a lot through washboards, roots and potholes with zero problems.
@bavarianhero 4 ай бұрын
My 2010 LeaderUSA 725 is still holding up. Aluminum just makes a lot of noises you are not sure if the frame wants to crack or go faster.
@sallom3106 4 ай бұрын
Check the components BB etc. seat post too.
@bedrock6988 4 ай бұрын
you inspired me to buy an fixed gear and be reasonably dangerous ty
@TheRokko66 4 ай бұрын
8,9 Kgs is really heavy for a fixie. I have a steelframe roadbike with carbon fork that has the same weight. Fixed with front brake it would weight around 7,5 Kg. Gatorskins have double the rolling resistance of a gp5000
@juanpecan7089 4 ай бұрын
i cant stand the gatorskin hardshell on my back wheel. makes it feel so dead compared to the michelun power+ it replaced. Going to try GP5000
@bobocrit 4 ай бұрын
Zachary looks handsomer now
@rougethestarking 4 ай бұрын
Where'd your boy get that hoodie from? It's gas.
@vaporainwaves 4 ай бұрын
NEVER put hooked clincher tyres on hookless rim, even with tubes. You can try if the rim has hooks and bead lock, but I still would not recommend it as it might burp a little explosive with 72psi if it does not lock in the bead properly.
@kimrice394 4 ай бұрын
Your fear of carbon has reached a mental health issue state🤣
@andrewsiasparks 4 ай бұрын
Condition a seat tube? Sounds like Bologna
@johntabanag298 4 ай бұрын
uhm why are there no brakes?
@nathanielkhoom6043 4 ай бұрын
Because he's reasonably dangerous!!! It's fixed, so the wheel turns, so do the pedals, if the pedals stop, so does the wheel......
@ursuake 4 ай бұрын
May I ask what your height is?
@omunorilor9380 4 ай бұрын
I predict 1.84 m or whatever feet
@bparker 4 ай бұрын
He's 6' 2"
@omunorilor9380 4 ай бұрын
i was 4 cm or 1,5 inches off lol
@YungStinkyWinky 4 ай бұрын
He's 7'9". He films strategically so he doesn't look super giant compared to his friends.
@retro_1419 4 ай бұрын
Can 5'5" ride 52cm frame size fixed gear?
@kipcc3918 4 ай бұрын
Go 50.
@YJLin-ss1qp 4 ай бұрын
Depends on the toptube and the stack&reach.
@Jaysee2164 4 ай бұрын
Pssss it’s okay zac wabi isn’t watching just say you like the aluminum/ carbon
@Paulklampeeps 4 ай бұрын
The frame looks so stiff
@brosettastone7520 4 ай бұрын
Turkeys 😂
@sempi8159 4 ай бұрын
Just get an adaptor for the seatpost they cost 5€... Why are you crying about this thing it has such a simple solution
@layneemm1012 4 ай бұрын
If anyone is interested I’m looking to sell my tyrant bike. It’s brand new never ridden Not the style I want. Will ship obvi 😘 Size 58
@stuartmuller8753 4 ай бұрын
heyyow diferent mechanik here. please don’t run tires that aren‘t made tubeless as sutch. a custumer of mine ran a schwalbe pro one tubeless that wasn‘t made for it. id held air but the sidewall foldet in a corner with 50km/h… so please don’t. that’s unreasenably dangerus (sorry for the bad english im not a native speaker)
@anielyantra1 4 ай бұрын
I agree carbon not trustable! I would replace the fork if economically feasible. Not a big fan of aluminum for frames.
@galenkehler 4 ай бұрын
Side question: whats with the weird ideas about carbon being fragile?
@YungStinkyWinky 4 ай бұрын
Not that it's fragile, but that when it fails or has a minor flaw, it fails catastrophically. It doesn't show damage signs early enough so you can replace it (you can ride on a cracked/dented metal bike for a bit until you do), it just explodes on your ride and sends you face-first into the road. Miss me with the carbon, I'll stick to my aluminum and steel bikes.
@galenkehler 4 ай бұрын
@@YungStinkyWinky where do you get the idea that a minor flaw will cause a catastrophic failure? That's more of an issue with aluminium to be honest, where a tiny crack can propagate. The multiple layer layup of carbon actually provides a lot of redundancy and resilience. I've ridden carbon disc wheels for example with holes punched in them from axles in transit and they're still perfectly functional. And carbon is much more repairable
@jedi.knight5859 4 ай бұрын
@@galenkehlersubmarine gate. that shit was carbon bro
@galenkehler 4 ай бұрын
@@jedi.knight5859 every reputable engineer in the world said that wasn't an appropriate use of carbon fiber. Would have failed if it wasn't made properly, regardless of material. A better analogy is if I gave you a bicycle made of cardboard, and then it folded up when it got wet. Just a bad material for the application, but cardboard is a great thing for boxes. If anything, oceangate reinforces the need for knowledge of material science instead of fear based on ignorance)
@elijg6104 4 ай бұрын
20 years ago carbon was fragile, but people haven't realized that the technology has gotten better. And they like to make up reasons to believe their favorite material is the best. Get information from actual engineers like Raoul Leuscher and don't listen to decades old pseudoscience
@kevinbourke4038 4 ай бұрын
Why so much repeated content about single speed bicycles that have no brakes ? Where I live, riding a bicycle without brakes is illegal. Makes sense too. If you collide with a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing, because your bike has no brakes, you are in big trouble - with the Police, hefty fine, bike confiscated, sent to scrap yard for crushing. You pay for all meds to the person you struck, possibility of jail as well as being Sued by a Barrister for damages to the person.
@skyjuiceification 4 ай бұрын
Carbon really is not as weak as you think. your whole logic is so 1996. we all know how much you hate aluminium so you must be running out of ideas to be going down this path yet again.
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